White Tea

Made from the tender buds and fresh, young leaves of early spring carefully wilted and dried, white teas are the least processed form of tea and merely tickled by oxidation. Once reserved as a tribute to the Chinese emperor, these delicate steeps are now revered by connoisseurs the world over for their complex aroma and natural sweetness.

White Tea

Made from the tender buds and fresh, young leaves of early spring carefully wilted and dried, white teas are the least processed form of tea and merely tickled by oxidation. Once reserved as a tribute to the Chinese emperor, these delicate steeps are now revered by connoisseurs the world over for their complex aroma and natural sweetness.

White Tea

A coy relative of its more boisterous black and green cousins, white tea is the least processed form of the camellia sinensis tea plant, resulting in the pale hues that give this tea its name.

Steeped in lore from the beginning, white tea has been attributed many a rejuvenating quality and enjoys a particularly ceremonious harvest. In fact, during the 5th and 6th centuries, virgins were employed to collect the tender leaves with golden scissors, collecting them in golden bowls. This most precious of teas was presented as a tribute to the emperor, whose regal lips were the first to touch this vestal libation.

The harvesting process may look somewhat different these days, but the delicate treatment remains: After being plucked, the leaves and buds are left to wither lightly in the sun before being gently heat-processed to halt oxidation.

The characteristic flavor notes of white teas – light, floral and with hints of fruit or smoke – reflect their subtle pedigree.

About P & T

P & T is a specialty tea company founded in Berlin.
We are inspired by tea’s legacy throughout the ages as an agent of communication, creativity and culture.